French Broad Electric Membership Corporation

09/04/2026

Happy Labor Day weekend from all of us at French Broad EMC! 🇺🇸

We hope you enjoy a restful holiday with family and friends.

Please note that our offices will be closed on Monday, September 7th in observance of Labor Day. We will reopen with normal business hours on Tuesday, September 8th.

As always, our lineworkers and emergency dispatch crews remain on call 24/7 to keep your power/fiber safe and reliable. Have a great holiday weekend!

08/31/2026

Did you know? Tree limbs coming into contact with power lines are one of the leading causes of power outages during storms!

That’s why our right-of-way maintenance never stops. Using specialized equipment like our Jarraff tree trimmer, our crews can reach soaring heights and trim back overgrown vegetation quickly and safely, keeping lines clear across all seasons.

We're hard at work across our service territory keeping your power on! 💪🌲

08/27/2026

Tired of paper clutter and lost mail? Make the switch today! 📧⚡

Going paperless with an online account makes managing your bill easier, safer, and completely hassle-free. Here is why so many of our members are opting out of paper statements:

- Instant Access: View and pay your statement the moment it's generated—no waiting on the mail.

- Auto-Pay Simplicity: Set up automatic payments so you never have to worry about late fees or missing a due date.

- Payment History at Your Fingertips: Access, download, and review past bills and payment records 24/7.

- Enhanced Security: Protect your personal information by keeping sensitive billing details out of unsecured mailboxes.

Ready to make your life a little easier? You don't have to navigate online forms by yourself—our team is here to do the heavy lifting for you!

📞 Call us today at your local office and one of our representatives will get your paperless billing and online account set up in just a couple of minutes!

08/21/2026

Tired of hot and cold spots in your home? ❄️🔥

Upgrade your home comfort with a high-efficiency ductless mini-split heat pump system! Mini-splits provide pinpoint temperature control room-by-room while keeping your monthly energy bills low.

Whether you’re heating a newly added sunroom, fixing a chilly bonus room, or looking for an efficient whole-home solution, our team at French Broad Electric has you covered.

🛠️ Why choose a mini-split?

- Heating & cooling in one sleek unit
- No expensive ductwork required
- Maximum energy efficiency for year-round savings

📞 Ready to upgrade? Contact your local French Broad EMC office to schedule a consultation!

08/20/2026

08/19/2026

The deadline for Bright Ideas Grant application submission is just around the corner! September 15th is the last day to submit your ideas for your students.

visit the link below to submit your application today!

https://www.ncelectriccooperatives.com/community/bright-ideas

08/17/2026

**6:21PM UPDATE:
this outage has been restored. If you are continuing to see issues, please reboot your router. If issues are being experienced after a reboot please call our office for technical support.

We are currently aware of a large fiber outage affecting our customers in Marshall. Our field technicians are already on-site and working to restore your service as quickly and safely as possible.

We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience while we work on getting everyone back online.

08/13/2026

Farm season means sharing the road with large farm equipment and an increase in slow-moving machinery on our local roads. Share the road with care. Farmers are just trying to get to and from their jobs, too.

08/12/2026

* 10:08 UPDATE: Spring Creek and Big Pine outages have been restored. We continue to work on restoring service to those affectes on Spivey Muntain Rd and expect for service to be restored this afternoon.

We are currently aware of a fiber optic internet outage affecting three separate service areas.

- Spring Creek
- Big Pine
- Spivey Mountain Road

Our technical teams are actively investigating the issue and working to restore your service as safely and quickly as possible.

We sincerely appreciate your patience and understanding as we resolve this matter.

08/10/2026

Attention local educators! The Bright Ideas Education Grant program is still accepting applications, giving teachers a chance to secure up to $2,000 for innovative classroom projects.

Whether you have a unique STEM lab, an engaging art initiative, or a brand-new reading project in mind, now is the time to apply!

🗓️ Mark Your Calendars:

Early Bird Deadline: Saturday, August 15th (Apply early for a chance to win a $100 gift card!)

Final Deadline: Tuesday, September 15th

Don't let a great idea sit on the back burner—apply today and bring your vision to life for your students!

👉 Apply here: https://brightideas.ncemcs.com/